Gastritis in the elderly

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1990 Jun;19(2):273-92.

Abstract

The elderly have an increased prevalence of gastritis and the complications associated with it. The two major classes of acute and chronic gastritis, type A and B, are discussed as they relate to clinical findings, histologic features, and pathogenesis. An age-related increase in the frequency of Helicobacter pylori (formerly Campylobacter pylori) infection in the elderly parallels the known age-related increase in the prevalence of gastritis. The close association between gastritis in the elderly and hypochlorhydria and gastric carcinoma is also explored.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Achlorhydria / complications
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Atrophy
  • Campylobacter Infections / complications
  • Chronic Disease
  • Gastric Acid / metabolism
  • Gastric Fundus
  • Gastric Mucosa / metabolism
  • Gastric Mucosa / pathology
  • Gastritis / classification
  • Gastritis / diagnosis
  • Gastritis / etiology*
  • Gastritis, Atrophic / classification
  • Gastritis, Atrophic / diagnosis
  • Gastritis, Atrophic / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pyloric Antrum
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal